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Michigan State Starter Alex VanSumeren Transfers to Big Ten Rival USC

The move underscores ongoing roster upheaval at Michigan State under new coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Overview

  • VanSumeren announced his commitment on X Tuesday evening after entering the transfer portal this week.
  • He started the past two seasons and finished 2025 with a career-best 52 tackles, totaling 71 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks in 28 games.
  • Coverage differs on his remaining eligibility, with MLive noting two seasons left and Yahoo/Spartans Wire saying next year would be his last.
  • His trajectory includes a 2022 redshirt after four games and a 2023 season missed due to injury before 24 consecutive starts.
  • Michigan State’s departures continue, with starter Aydan West committing to Minnesota and lineman Kristian Phillips to Boston College as more than 40 Spartans have entered the portal.